Rough Country Skid Plate System Installation guide

Brand
Rough Country
Model
Skid Plate System
Category
Car kits
Type
Installation guide

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Please read instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the kit contents shown below. Be
sure you have all needed parts and know where they go.
If question exist, please call us @1-800-222-7023. We will be happy to answer any questions concerning this product.
Check all fasteners for proper torque. Check to ensure for adequate clearance between all components.
Periodically check all hardware for tightness.
KIT CONTENTS:
Inside Middle Bracket x 1
Out Side Rear Bracket x 1
Out Side Front Bracket x 1
Gas Tank Skid Plate x 1
TOOLS NEEDED:
15mm Socket
18mm Socket
9/16 Wrench and Socket
HARDWARE INCLUDED:
3/8-16 x 1 Hex head bolt x 6
3/8 Flat washers x 7
3/8-16 Nylock Nut x 1
Torque Specs:
Size Grade 5 Grade 8 Size Class 8.8 Class 10.9
5/16” 15 ft/lbs 20ft/lbs 6MM 5ft/lbs 9ft/lbs
3/8” 30 ft/lbs 35ft/lbs 8MM 18ft/lbs 23ft/lbs
7/16” 45 ft/lbs 60ft/lbs 10MM 32ft/lbs 45ft/lbs
1/2” 65 ft/lbs 90ft/lbs 12MM 55ft/lbs 75ft/lbs
9/16” 95 ft/lbs 130ft/lbs 14MM 85ft/lbs 120ft/lbs
5/8” 135ft/lbs 175ft/lbs 16MM 130ft/lbs 165ft/lbs
3/4” 185ft/lbs 280ft/lbs 18MM 170ft/lbs 240ft/lbs
JEEP 2018-19 JL Gas Tank Skid Plate
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1. Remove the 2 out side gas tank bolts using a 18mm socket. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 1.
2. Install the gas tank skid plate mount on the bottom of the frame and gas tank mount. Using the 2 retained bolts and
tighten using a 18mm socket. See Photo 2.
3. Remove the gas tank bolt from the inside of the crossmember. Use a 18mm socket and retain the hardware. See
Photo 3.
4. Locate the bracket shown in Photo 4.
5. Install the bracket to lay flush with the inside of the gas tank. Snug the bolt so the bracket can be moved to align the
skid plate. See Photo 5.
6. Remove the right rear gas tank bolt using an 18mm socket. See Photo 6.
Photo 1 Photo 2
Photo 3 Photo 4
Photo 5 Photo 6
Remove the 2 gas tank bolts. Install the skid plate mount.
Remove gas tank bolt. Locate the inside mounting bracket.
Install the inside skid plate bracket. Remove the gas tank bolt.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTONS
7. Locate the bracket shown in Photo 7.
8. Install the bracket onto the right rear location of the gas tank mount using the OE bolt. Snug the bolt to were the
bracket can still move. See Photo 8.
9. Remove the front gas tank mount bolt using a 18mm socket. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 9.
10. Install the gas tank skid plate. See Photo 10.
11. Install the (2) supplied 3/8-16 x 1” bolts 3/8 flat washers with the hex head on bottom into the gas tank skid plate and
transfer case skid plates welded nuts. Hand tighten. See Photo 11.
12. Install the OE nut onto the stud through the gas tank skid plate. Hand tighten. See Photo 12.
Photo 7 Photo 8
Photo 9 Photo 10
Photo 11 Photo 12
Right rear out side bracket. Install the bracket onto tank mount.
Remove the front center bolt . Install the gas tank skid plate.
Install the 3/8 hardware. Install the OE nut.
Front of
vehicle.
13. Install the 3/8-16 x 1 hex head bolt and 3/8 flat washer from the inside out on the right rear bracket, installing the 3/8
flat washer and 3/8-16 nylock nut onto the bolt. Hand tighten the 3/8 hardware . See Photo 13.
14. Install the 3/8-16 x 1 hex head bolt and 3/8 flat washer into the welded nut on the inside bracket. Hand tighten the
3/8 hardware . See Photo 14.
15. Install the OE bolt into the front center of the gas tank skid plate. Hand tighten. See Photo 15.
16. Install 2 of the supplied 3/8-16 x 1 hex head bolts and 2 of the 3/8 flat washers into the welded nuts on the side of
the gas tank skid plate. See Photo 16.
17. At this time tighten all of the OE hardware installed into the brackets and skid plate mounts using a 18mm socket.
Tighten all of the 3/8 hardware on the skid plate to the brackets using a 9/16 wrench and socket.
18. Tighten the installed nut on the gas tank stud using a 15mm socket.
19. Check all of the installed hardware to be tight. See Photo 17.
Photo 13 Photo 14
Photo 15 Photo 16
Photo 17
Install the right rear 3/8 hardware. Install the 3/8 hardware on the inside.
Install the front OE bolt. Install the 3/8 hardware.
Check for all hardware to be tight.
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Rough Country Skid Plate System Installation guide

Brand
Rough Country
Model
Skid Plate System
Category
Car kits
Type
Installation guide
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